Energy Saving Top Tips | Mayne Gas Heating
Darren Mayne • Dec 04, 2019
Helping local people save on their energy bills.
Mayne Gas Heating Ltd is committed to helping people keep on top of their heating bills and find ways to reduce their individual carbon footprint.
Climate change and reducing the amount of energy we expend is becoming more of an issue to society as the years progress.
Your bills are probably more expensive than they have ever been, but not everybody can afford to have the latest technology installed in their property to reduce their carbon footprint. While many energy providers are now installing Smart Meters for free, this just one way which can help with reduction.
There are a few simple steps you can make to ensure that your energy consumption is as low as possible, which means you will be saving yourself money as well as saving the environment.
- Turn down your thermostat by just one degree
You probably won't even notice it in terms of the heat of your home, but that extra 1 degree can make a big difference over a year
- Upgrade your boiler
This might seem like a costly way of reducing energy, but with finance deals available it can be a worth while investment
- Install better heating controls
For example a Hive system and Smart Meter
- Regular servicing helps ensure your heating system is running smoothly
The recommendation is one service a year
- Switch energy supplier
There is regularly better deals available which can save your monthly expense
- Reduce your heating by 10 minutes in a morning and the same at night
Again a simple fix, which is unlikely to effect the temperature of your home by much
- Close your curtains to stop heat escaping through the window
Thermal curtains are a must and are an inexpensive purchase
- Keep furniture away from radiators as it can block heat
Seems logical, but many of us block radiators with sofa's
- Fix dripping taps
That consistent drip might not seem much, but over a year it is a significant added expense
- Only fill your kettle with as much water as you need for your cup of tea
Filling the kettle to the brim for one cup of tea requires far more energy
- Use half-load or economy programmes on your washing machine if it’s not full
Or, try to only put it on when it is totally full
- Do your washing at 30 degrees Celsius if possible
Again, utilise eco-washes wherever possible, especially if your machine has this option.
